APPA is proud to announce HR Command as a new APPA Service Provider, bringing specialist HR expertise to our member community.
As part of this partnership, HR Command has launched a dedicated APPA x HR Command Workplace Compliance Hub, created specifically for businesses operating in the promotional products industry. The hub will be updated regularly with HR insights, in-depth articles, expert analysis and live webinars - giving members practical, easy-to-understand guidance in an area that is often complex and constantly changing.
If you have people working in your business, whether they’re casual staff engaged during peak campaign periods or permanent team members having the right written employment contracts in place is critical.
The promo industry often moves fast. Teams scale quickly, roles evolve, and hiring decisions are made under pressure. When contracts are informal, outdated or don’t reflect how work actually happens day to day, businesses can be exposed to compliance risks, disputes over pay and entitlements, and costly misclassification issues.
A well-drafted written contract does more than meet legal requirements. It:
Clarifies the nature of the working relationship
Sets clear expectations around hours, duties and pay
Supports compliance with awards and employment laws
Reduces misunderstandings before they turn into disputes
HR Command has created a great article for the Workplace Compliance Hub, that takes a practical look at:
The different types of employment and engagement contracts commonly used in promo businesses (Full-Time, Part-Time, Casual, Fixed-Terms etc.).
Where businesses often go wrong when hiring quickly
The contract clauses that help protect your business as it grows
APPA members can read the full article and access the APPA x HR Command Workplace Compliance Hub, which includes:
Industry-relevant HR guidance written in plain English
In-depth compliance articles and expert analysis
Live webinars and ongoing updates as workplace laws evolve
To access the hub, visit HR Command’s profile on the APPA Member Service Provider page for the direct link.
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